The last time I went to a guests for Thanksgiving, the turkey was very dry.
I have been turning my turkey upside down in a cooking bag for the last 5 yrs to make the juices run into the breast so its more moist and flavorful. Is this all in my head or does it work?
I usually stuff the turkey with some homemade dressing with celery, onions, and maybe some oysters. I then put a rub on it with oil or butter and some salt and pepper then put it in a metal roasting pain with a turkey roasing bag upside down. I just thought gravity would run the moisture into the breast.
Do you think it works or am I going thru a whole lot of work for nothing? Its pure heck trying to turn that turkey over for carving every time.
2007-11-12 06:12:49 · 7 answers · asked by happydawg 6 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
9 years ago I made my very first turkey and I ACCIDENTALLY put it in upside down! My husband even made a corny video of me preping for my first Thanskgiving. It took longer to cook but it was the juiciest bird ever! If you have a system that works, then go for it.
Happy Turkey day!
2007-11-12 11:55:47 · answer #1 · answered by Sharon F 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first thanksgiving dinner i cooked i just made sure i put the lid on the roasting pan except for the last few minutes to get it nice and brown and the skin crunchy. One of my guests that year said it was the best turkey he'd ever had, and his wife always cooked theirs in a bag, and it was no where near as moist as the one i made.
I think if the turkey is old(in age not expiration), it makes it dry, along with not using the lid.
I've never heard of flipping the turkey, but if its tasted good.... maybe thats the way to keep doing it....
2007-11-12 06:19:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It works but what a pain in the butt. Place your turkey in a roasting pan place it in a high heat oven for about 2 21/2 hours. This browns the skin faster and then lets the meat cook with out loosing its juices. Then turn the heat down and tent the turkey with tin foil the rest of the time. As for the stuffing I would cook it outside the bird so you have less chance of underdone bird or dressing.
2007-11-12 06:23:33 · answer #3 · answered by flamingo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does work. You cook it upside down for about 3/4 of the cooking time, then turn it rightside up to get the skin crispy. Also brining is a great way to make the turkey extra juicy. Happy thanksgiving!
2007-11-12 06:24:36 · answer #4 · answered by me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They say it works...I've never done it and my turkey is always moist. The reason they dry out is because they get overcooked.
2007-11-12 06:16:46 · answer #5 · answered by Tish 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i never thought of that but hey it might work
2007-11-12 06:16:45 · answer #6 · answered by moniquexohlala 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good idea.
2007-11-12 06:38:57 · answer #7 · answered by Bob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋